Faker is an impressive debut about an office romance with an enemies to lovers vibe! Emmie is a Filipino living in the midwest and arguing daily with her whiter than white bread coworker, Tate. Their banter in the beginning is really biting. They do NOT like each other. However, Tate is strangely concerned about Emmie being hassled by a coworker. It isn't long before Emmie and Tate's relationship changes. Emmie is still a bit hesitant-Tate had really hurt her feelings in the past.
The focus of the plot of Faker is on their relationship and on each character's growth. Emmie shared her struggles with having to leave Hawaii as a teenager and being the only non-white girl in her midwest town. Tate shares his struggles with being supremely introverted. I felt a connection with Tate because I really understood his struggle-not wanting to be in certain situations, not enjoying social events, etc.
My only struggle with Faker was an event near the end involving Tate. He does something that I just found unbelieveable and while it isn't unforgiveable, I do think Emmie probably should have been a bit more questioning and unsure of his motives. Tate brings Emmie to his high school reunion. While there, Emmie sees a girl who looks EXACTLY like her, and it turns out its Tate's ex. He walks up and kisses the ex. He tells Emmie he thought it was her. However, I found Faker to be highly entertaining and think that readers will enjoy the low angst and unique characters!
Audio fans: Donnabella Martel is a new to me narrator and I thought the story was well performed! The entire story is told from Emmie's POV and Martel does a great job brings Emmie to life.
- POV: 1st (Emmie)
- Tears: no
- Trope: office romance, enemies to lovers
- Triggers: none
- Series/Standalone: stand alone
- Cliffhanger: no
- HEA: yes-no epilogue
multicultural romance like The Kiss Quotient, Office romance like Big Shot by Katy Evans, Enemies to lovers like All It Takes by Kristen Proby ...then you will probably like Faker!
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